In the late 1980's everything started to change. There were so many issues at hand and no money to support. So the American society had to go through a Conservitive Age. Health, education, and cities were in crisis. You may be wondering what this has to do with culture. And to me everything can be culture. To me our society is our culture. It makes us America. During this period for health care issues Abortion way a huge debate. But in July 1989, the supreme court ruled in Webster v. Reproductive Health Care services that states had the right to impose new restrictions on abortion. It all varied from state to state. Education was another issue that stirred people's concerns about the future of their children. Test scores in America was not as high as they should be and for years educators tryed to find out ways to fix this problem, weather is was Head Start programs, smaller classes, or tutorials. And it was to be beileved that public schools only educated about half the students enrolled. Education is the future for young adults, who will soon run the country.
Primary Documents:
This quilt is an original compilation. 12 individual blocks are antique patterns. Through times Woman had very limited activities to do and limited resources, so quilting was the way to go. This quilt was made in September of 1989 to display all the memories of culture that once took place in America.
In the early 80's few cities dealt with drug and violence problems, but by 1990 over 125 cities reported having a drug and gang violence problem. These problems brought up issues with whether or not to legalize drug use to reduce the illegal consumption and selling by gangs and drug dealers. President Reagan put forth the war on drugs which had the purpose of convicting all drug dealers and users. The war on drugs included random drug testing and prosecuting those who were caught using. Those who were caught faced penalties such as taking away loans and/or drug treatment. Drug abuse education was government funded, as well as slogans and music(TheAmericans 988). The music video “Stop the Madness” was put out by the government to show celebrities involvement in drugs and the affects of it. These were years where the government was very involved in trying to reduce drug use in America. 1985 Stop The Madness
Technology
During the late 1980's people, whom could afford it, moved into the suburbs for more price, privacy, and security. High tech industries established suburban "industrial parks" which created new jobs. Also the home office became more popular as technology becomes more commonplace. Suburban shopping malls were also created. The families that lived in these area's began to telecommute, which is the use of technology like computers, modems, and fax machines from there home.There was also a lot of progression in the Environment. Like more people started recycling, the design of a cleaner car, and exploring an alternative energy sources.
Primary Documents:
This is a Report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident. There are many prefaces that lead to this, but I’m reporting on the actual accident, and how it happened. It was just about after a minute that the shuttled launched before there were puffs of black smoke coming of from the shuttle, with just a very small, yet fierce flame. After this point, while the traveler was traveling, it was developed an explosive burn that produced into hydraulic flames (TheAmericans ch.3). The cause of this terrible accident wasthe failure of the two joint segments in the right rocket motor. Report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
This "Mobira Talkman" was first released in 1984 but really made its way to the united states in 1985. This phone was first released in Switzerland. It was the first mobile cell phone/ car phones available, though you needed a car to charge it. Sales for this phone soared, even though many people were skeptical. By the 90's, over 800,000 mobile phones were sold(Geekzone). Mobira Talkman Civil Rights There were many struggles for equal rights in America, especially for women. The equal rights amendment was not successful so the next goal for women's organizations was to elect women for public office. During these years, the amount of women in congress increased from 28 to 47. Women's rights were also recognized in getting equal pay with the system of pay equity, so they would be able to support their families without living in poverty. African Americans were also gaining many rights during the mid 80's. L. Douglas Wilder because the first African American governor in 1990. Jesse Jackson, an African American male, even ran for president (TheAmericans 991).Despite their gain in rights, working African Americans were still making a muck less than the average white male. To help fix these problems, affirmitive action was passed. The purpose of this was to influence more minorities and women being hired (TheAmericans 992).
Primary Documents: President Ronald Reagan wrote a proclamation for all people who have fought for the civil rights of Americans. He designated August 12, 1988 as "National Civil Rights Day" to let us celebrate these people. Reagan brings up Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech and how he awakened a sense of more equal justice and freedom. In this document President Reagan creates National Civil Rights Day in hopes that on this day we as Americans will recognize and celebrate our freedom. Proclamation 5846 This is actually a book review on A Feminist State about abortion, and the true facts of what some woman really have to go through. Ranging from rape to abortion and even pornography. She believes we live in a hierarchy based upon sexuality as a form of power. Her theory is that woman’s lives, including there sexuality, are determined by male interests and this is the main part of her theory of woman’s subordination. Overall MacKinnon’s view on Abortion is to remain to be a woman’s choice because of the diverse male society that we live in today. Woman's Abortion Right 1989 Cold War
The cold war started changing in 1985 when Gorbachev became the general secretary of communist party. To eliminate two classes of weapons system in Europe and allowed each nation to make inspections of the others military equipment, both Gorbachev and Reagan signed the INF treaty on December 8, 1987. This led to Gorbachev granting the people of the Soviet Union to have private ownership of land and have local decision making rather than central planning (TheAmericans 996). In 1990, it was decided for the Soviets to have their priority be local decisions rather than central decisions. The war was finally coming to an end. The Berlin wall was opened in 1989 to get rid of the separation between the two halves of Berlin. By 1990, the two separated sections became one nation again (TheAmericans 997).
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Primary Documents: This is a letter from Ronald Reagan to the Secretary of the Soviet Union about relations they previously had about being in a unique place with being able to make a decision that could possibly change the worlds events. Reagan hopes that they will continue to speak with each other because they both can make peace and create prosperity throughout the world. The spoke before to discuss why they are engaged in arms reductions negotiations because of military competition that stems from the fundamental mistrust between their governments. There is an issue between the two governments that Reagan feels strongly about. He is very encouraged on how the secretary is taking steps to modernize his nation. and wants to make those efforts together in Afghanistan. Secretary Shultz was to go to Moscow for a follow up meeting for a positive discussion. Letter from President Reagan to General Secretary Gorbachev, April 10, 1987
June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan is speaking to both the American people and the country men in Berlin and makes his "Tear down the Berlin Wall" speech. He speaks about our courage and determination in Berlin. He wants to get rid of the wall that divide the free parts of Berlin, and wants to eliminate the men stand guarding the other boundaries. He says that the wall is a scar, and with it still standing it leaves the "question of freedom for all mankind". The fall of the Berlin wall
Economics
This was a time where more than half of the female population were joining the work force. Though they were working, they were making much lower wages than the average white male. One third of the female workers who were the main provider for their families, did not make enough money to support themselves and lived in poverty. Women also would not receive the child support or alimony that they were appointed after a divorce. A system of pay equity was formed to keep female workers and their families from being poor. Jobs would be rated on different aspects, and those things would determine the pay rates. Twenty sates had adjusted jobs to give pay equity by 1989.
Primary Documents:
This document is the second inaugural address by Ronald Reagan. He starts off talking about the government and how it has never failed us, but we have failed it. Reagan explains how we have let taxes and inflation rob us of our savings. Although they have had 25 straight months of economic growth. He is proud to say that we have all worked together as Americans to strengthened our alliances and having our economy lead the world to a new age of economic expansion. And looking forward to a world rich with possibilities. SECOND INAUGURAL ADDRESS
During 1986 the economy was changing. Ronald Reagan signed the Tax Reform Act which was a tax cut and had the purpose of simplifying taxes and expand the tax base. Individuals tax bills were lessened while businesses were raised (Garson). 1987 was the first tax year under this law and and showed that the total income tax was 2% more than 1986. This act of 1986 decreased the number of tax reductions greatly today in 2009. Income Tax Rates
Works Cited:
Danzer, Gerald A. J. Jorge Klor de Alva. Krieger, Larry S. Wilson Louis E. Woloch, Nancy. The Americans. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell Inc, 2000
Culture
In the late 1980's everything started to change. There were so many issues at hand and no money to support. So the American society had to go through a Conservitive Age. Health, education, and cities were in crisis. You may be wondering what this has to do with culture. And to me everything can be culture. To me our society is our culture. It makes us America. During this period for health care issues Abortion way a huge debate. But in July 1989, the supreme court ruled in Webster v. Reproductive Health Care services that states had the right to impose new restrictions on abortion. It all varied from state to state. Education was another issue that stirred people's concerns about the future of their children. Test scores in America was not as high as they should be and for years educators tryed to find out ways to fix this problem, weather is was Head Start programs, smaller classes, or tutorials. And it was to be beileved that public schools only educated about half the students enrolled. Education is the future for young adults, who will soon run the country.
Primary Documents:
This quilt is an original compilation. 12 individual blocks are antique patterns. Through times Woman had very limited activities to do and limited resources, so quilting was the way to go. This quilt was made in September of 1989 to display all the memories of culture that once took place in America.
Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: 1978-1996
In the early 80's few cities dealt with drug and violence problems, but by 1990 over 125 cities reported having a drug and gang violence problem. These problems brought up issues with whether or not to legalize drug use to reduce the illegal consumption and selling by gangs and drug dealers. President Reagan put forth the war on drugs which had the purpose of convicting all drug dealers and users. The war on drugs included random drug testing and prosecuting those who were caught using. Those who were caught faced penalties such as taking away loans and/or drug treatment. Drug abuse education was government funded, as well as slogans and music(TheAmericans 988). The music video “Stop the Madness” was put out by the government to show celebrities involvement in drugs and the affects of it. These were years where the government was very involved in trying to reduce drug use in America.
1985 Stop The Madness
Technology
During the late 1980's people, whom could afford it, moved into the suburbs for more price, privacy, and security. High tech industries established suburban "industrial parks" which created new jobs. Also the home office became more popular as technology becomes more commonplace. Suburban shopping malls were also created. The families that lived in these area's began to telecommute, which is the use of technology like computers, modems, and fax machines from there home.There was also a lot of progression in the Environment. Like more people started recycling, the design of a cleaner car, and exploring an alternative energy sources.
Primary Documents:
This is a Report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident. There are many prefaces that lead to this, but I’m reporting on the actual accident, and how it happened. It was just about after a minute that the shuttled launched before there were puffs of black smoke coming of from the shuttle, with just a very small, yet fierce flame. After this point, while the traveler was traveling, it was developed an explosive burn that produced into hydraulic flames (TheAmericans ch.3). The cause of this terrible accident was the failure of the two joint segments in the right rocket motor.
Report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
This "Mobira Talkman" was first released in 1984 but really made its way to the united states in 1985. This phone was first released in Switzerland. It was the first mobile cell phone/ car phones available, though you needed a car to charge it. Sales for this phone soared, even though many people were skeptical. By the 90's, over 800,000 mobile phones were sold(Geekzone).
Mobira Talkman
Civil Rights
There were many struggles for equal rights in America, especially for women. The equal rights amendment was not successful so the next goal for women's organizations was to elect women for public office. During these years, the amount of women in congress increased from 28 to 47. Women's rights were also recognized in getting equal pay with the system of pay equity, so they would be able to support their families without living in poverty. African Americans were also gaining many rights during the mid 80's. L. Douglas Wilder because the first African American governor in 1990. Jesse Jackson, an African American male, even ran for president (TheAmericans 991). Despite their gain in rights, working African Americans were still making a muck less than the average white male. To help fix these problems, affirmitive action was passed. The purpose of this was to influence more minorities and women being hired (TheAmericans 992).
Primary Documents:
President Ronald Reagan wrote a proclamation for all people who have fought for the civil rights of Americans. He designated August 12, 1988 as "National Civil Rights Day" to let us celebrate these people. Reagan brings up Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech and how he awakened a sense of more equal justice and freedom. In this document President Reagan creates National Civil Rights Day in hopes that on this day we as Americans will recognize and celebrate our freedom.
Proclamation 5846
This is actually a book review on A Feminist State about abortion, and the true facts of what some woman really have to go through. Ranging from rape to abortion and even pornography. She believes we live in a hierarchy based upon sexuality as a form of power. Her theory is that woman’s lives, including there sexuality, are determined by male interests and this is the main part of her theory of woman’s subordination. Overall MacKinnon’s view on Abortion is to remain to be a woman’s choice because of the diverse male society that we live in today.
Woman's Abortion Right 1989
Cold War
The cold war started changing in 1985 when Gorbachev became the general secretary of communist party. To eliminate two classes of weapons system in Europe and allowed each nation to make inspections of the others military equipment, both Gorbachev and Reagan signed the INF treaty on December 8, 1987. This led to Gorbachev granting the people of the Soviet Union to have private ownership of land and have local decision making rather than central planning (TheAmericans 996). In 1990, it was decided for the Soviets to have their priority be local decisions rather than central decisions. The war was finally coming to an end. The Berlin wall was opened in 1989 to get rid of the separation between the two halves of Berlin. By 1990, the two separated sections became one nation again (TheAmericans 997).
Primary Documents:
This is a letter from Ronald Reagan to the Secretary of the Soviet Union about relations they previously had about being in a unique place with being able to make a decision that could possibly change the worlds events. Reagan hopes that they will continue to speak with each other because they both can make peace and create prosperity throughout the world. The spoke before to discuss why they are engaged in arms reductions negotiations because of military competition that stems from the fundamental mistrust between their governments. There is an issue between the two governments that Reagan feels strongly about. He is very encouraged on how the secretary is taking steps to modernize his nation. and wants to make those efforts together in Afghanistan. Secretary Shultz was to go to Moscow for a follow up meeting for a positive discussion.
Letter from President Reagan to General Secretary Gorbachev, April 10, 1987
June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan is speaking to both the American people and the country men in Berlin and makes his "Tear down the Berlin Wall" speech. He speaks about our courage and determination in Berlin. He wants to get rid of the wall that divide the free parts of Berlin, and wants to eliminate the men stand guarding the other boundaries. He says that the wall is a scar, and with it still standing it leaves the "question of freedom for all mankind".
The fall of the Berlin wall
Economics
This was a time where more than half of the female population were joining the work force. Though they were working, they were making much lower wages than the average white male. One third of the female workers who were the main provider for their families, did not make enough money to support themselves and lived in poverty. Women also would not receive the child support or alimony that they were appointed after a divorce. A system of pay equity was formed to keep female workers and their families from being poor. Jobs would be rated on different aspects, and those things would determine the pay rates. Twenty sates had adjusted jobs to give pay equity by 1989.
Primary Documents:
This document is the second inaugural address by Ronald Reagan. He starts off talking about the government and how it has never failed us, but we have failed it. Reagan explains how we have let taxes and inflation rob us of our savings. Although they have had 25 straight months of economic growth. He is proud to say that we have all worked together as Americans to strengthened our alliances and having our economy lead the world to a new age of economic expansion. And looking forward to a world rich with possibilities.
SECOND INAUGURAL ADDRESS
During 1986 the economy was changing. Ronald Reagan signed the Tax Reform Act which was a tax cut and had the purpose of simplifying taxes and expand the tax base. Individuals tax bills were lessened while businesses were raised (Garson). 1987 was the first tax year under this law and and showed that the total income tax was 2% more than 1986. This act of 1986 decreased the number of tax reductions greatly today in 2009.
Income Tax Rates
Works Cited:
Danzer, Gerald A. J. Jorge Klor de Alva. Krieger, Larry S. Wilson Louis E. Woloch, Nancy. The Americans. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell Inc, 2000
"'STOP THE MADNESS' (1985, 1986) anti-drug music video". youtube. eptc. April 18, 2006 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5zJvX3pIY4>
Andy. "'80's Actual: The Mobira Talkman." Remembering the 1980's as they really were! September 23, 2008. June 8, 2009.<http://80sactual.blogspot.com/2008/09/mobira-talkman.html>
Reagan, Ronald. "Proclamation 5846--- National Civil Rights Day, 1988" A proclamation. August 15, 1988. Office of the federal register. June 8, 2009. <http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1988/081288d.htm>
'"Tear Down This Wall' Reagan speech June 12, 1987". youtube. zymurg2007. June 11, 2007. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSHGXVBA17A&feature=PlayList&p=19D86BA8EB17DF33&index=2>
Day, Charles. "Individual Income Tax Rates, 1987." <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/87inintxr.pdf>
"Geekzone". Nokia Sells One Billionth Phone. September 22, 2005. Geekzone. June 8, 2009. <http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=5232>
Garson, D. "Prentice Hall Documents Library" The Tax Reform Act of 1986. June 8, 2009. <http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/dye4/medialib/docs/tax1986.htm>
MacKinnon, Catherine. Toward a Feminist Theory of the State. Deborah Schwenk. Harvard University Press 1989. <http://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=info:oVqErPEqxS0J:scholar.google.com/&output=viewport&pg=1>
Reagan, Ronald. "Second Inaugural Address". January 21, 1985. June 8, 2009. <http://www.vlib.us/amdocs/texts/50rega2.htm>